Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Tripoli by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Tripoli is 18 days 18h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Sfax (TNSFA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Sfax (TNSFA) around 18 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Tripoli by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Tripoli takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Norfolk and Tripoli. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Tripoli by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Tripoli by cargo ship is 4,651 Nautical Miles (8,613 Kilometres / 5,352 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Sfax (TNSFA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Tripoli by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Tripoli by air is around 10,053 Kilometres (6,246 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Tripoli by sea?

Accepted Answer

644kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Tripoli. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

526kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Tripoli. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA5 → L67	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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Washington Dulles International Airport to Mitiga International Airport

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Charleston to Sfax

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